October 19, 2021
Expansion of LGBTQ Protections in North Carolina: Tip Sheet for Coverage
As of Tuesday, October 19th, the state of North Carolina has expanded protections for LGBTQ people across 15 municipalities or counties.
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October 13, 2021
by jlindholm
GLAAD Media Institute Alum Alec Fischer Wins Four Emmys for Documentary Work
GLAAD Media Institute alum Alec Fischer won four Upper Midwest Regional Emmys for his documentary series Covid Confessions: 75 People Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
LOCAL MEDIA ACCOUNTABILITY INDEX - U.S. SOUTH
Fair, accurate, and inclusive news media coverage is vital to expanding public awareness and understanding of LGBTQ people. While recent decades have shown remarkable advancements in accurate reporting on issues affecting our lives and increasingly nuanced portrayals of the incredible diversity within LGBTQ communities, many reporters, editors, and producers continue to face challenges covering LGBTQ issues in a complex, sometimes rhetorically charged climate.
The U.S. South has the highest concentration of LGBTQ Americans of any region, in states without statewide laws protecting them from discrimination.
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September 16, 2021
A volleyball coach told Ellen about being fired for being gay, showing why we need the Equality Act.
At the end of August, as Inoke Tonga was preparing to start the volleyball season at Valor High School in Denver, Col
September 13, 2021
Two New LGBTQ Bishops Demonstrate Faithful Leadership and Advocacy
While the relationship of LGBTQ people and the Christian church has historically been one of exclusion and discrimina
August 27, 2021
Protect the LGBTQ Vote: Join GLAAD for the March On for Voting Rights
On Saturday, August 28, GLAAD is teaming up with Headcount, the Anti-Defamation League, the Brennan
May 14, 2021
How to support the trans community this Pride
As legislation continues to target transgender people, especially trans youth, at unprecedented levels, Pride is a time to show support for the community. Here are some ways how.
March 9, 2021
by GLAAD
Guest Post from B. Scott: "This is not a coming out letter."
GLAAD is pleased to share this guest post from B. Scott on the heels of the announcement of their new and historic BET talk show.
GLAAD and Georgia Equality join forces for the Georgia senate runoffs
(Reprinted from The Savannahian)
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Ross Murray and Leslie Herod's staff